The Sten was a British submachine gun from the Second World War, recognisable for its simple design and fast rate of fire, and that distinctive crack has been recreated in many Roblox shooter games. Players and editors lift the sound for gunfight clips, montages, and memes, often pairing it with other familiar game audio like the classic Roblox oof and a loud pump shotgun blast. Its short, punchy burst makes it easy to drop into an edit without slowing the action, which is why it keeps appearing in Roblox gameplay videos and soundboards.